Two People Arrested Following Ballymena Searches As Drugs, Cash And Suspected Fake Products Seized

Two people have been arrested following a series of police searches in Ballymena. Officers seized suspected Class A and Class B drugs, cash, electronic devices, fireworks and suspected fake cosmetic products during searches of properties, a business premises and vehicles.

Police Carry Out Searches Across Ballymena

Two people have been arrested following Ballymena searches carried out by officers on Thursday, 4 June 2026.

Officers from Ballymena’s District Support Team, supported by policing colleagues, conducted searches at a number of locations across the Ballymena area.

Police said four properties, one business premises and three vehicles were searched as part of the operation.

Items Seized During Ballymena Searches

According to police, a number of items were recovered during the operation.

These included:

• Suspected Class A drugs
• Suspected Class B drugs
• Criminal property
• Large sums of cash
• Electronic devices
• Fireworks
• Suspected fake cosmetic products

Police confirmed that all items recovered during the Ballymena searches will now undergo forensic examination.

Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Possessing Criminal Property

A 68-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing criminal property.

Police said he has since been bailed to allow further enquiries to continue.

Woman Arrested On Suspicion Of Class A Drug Offences

A 41-year-old woman was also arrested during the operation.

She was arrested on suspicion of possession of Class A drugs and possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply.

Police said she remains in custody at this time while enquiries continue.

Police Appeal For Information Linked To The Drugs Trade

Sergeant Armour said police will continue to proactively investigate and carry out searches linked to the drugs trade.

He said officers are working to identify those involved in bringing drugs into local communities.

Sergeant Armour added that information from the public remains crucial in helping police tackle drugs.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact them.

How To Contact Police

Anyone with information can contact police by calling 101.

Reports can also be submitted online using the PSNI non-emergency reporting form:
Submit a report to PSNI

Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or online at:
Contact Crimestoppers anonymously

Ballymena Searches Remain Under Investigation

The Ballymena searches form part of ongoing police work to tackle suspected drugs activity and related criminality.

Police said enquiries are continuing.

Anyone with information that could assist officers is encouraged to come forward.

Have information that could help police? Contact PSNI on 101, submit a report online, or speak to Crimestoppers anonymously.